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My parents needed more help than we could give and we toured Cedarhurst. I instantly knew this is the right place. Good care, friendly staff that treats them like their own parents. Activities are good &...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Life's Journey has made a HUGE difference in my father's quality of life. The environment is that of a home--not a hospital-- and with a private room, Dad gets the privacy he needs. The staff are very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Pana home is a beautiful refuge on route 29 that overlooks a stable of horses, adding to the homes elegant and comforting atmosphere. Its beautiful design projects the comforts of a loving home. The grand sunroom, beautiful backyard, cozy living rooms and delicious top quality meals make Pana...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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We have really enjoyed the experience for our loved one at Timber Creek Village. The communication with the staff is pretty good. I would appreciate a little more feedback about our loved one once in a...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Timber Creek Village of Lincoln is a family-owned assisted living community located in Lincoln, IL. The city of Lincoln is in Logan County and is home to about 14,500 people. Lincoln is a small town with a country feeling and beautiful views. Residents can enjoy spending time shopping with...
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The apartments are roomy and lots of space in the facility. Opportunities for activities however the doors lock too early and it's hard to get someone to let you in after 4:30 or earlier PM. Spacious...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Eagle Ridge is an affordable assisted living community that is offered to 65 and older adults. The emphasis is on maintaining your health, wellness, and independence at Eagle Ridge.  A full array of amenities and helpfull services will make your days fulfilled and comfortable for you and...
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Cedarhurst of Greenville is wonderful! They an app where I'm informed everyday of what she's doing and it makes it easier. We go there for a week once a month and it's always clean with no odor of any kind....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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So far they have been great. They have a Facebook page where they upload pictures of the residents doing the activities and they seem to really encourage them to participate. You are able to schedule times...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Villas of Hollybrook in Bethalto, IL is a preimere destination for anyone in search of senior living. Opened in June of 2018, the Villas of Hollybrook has both Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments that will blow you away! Upon first visit, our exceptional design and decor will wow you!...
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What a great visit I had with my grandma's friend! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The smell was so nice as we entered the building. I was very impressed, as a supportive living establishment it...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Come and be spoiled!Timberlake Senior Living is Springfield Illinois’s newest Supportive Living Community. At Timberlake Senior Living our sole purpose is to help seniors maintain their independence. Timberlake provides housing and supportive services to seniors 65+ who may need assistance with...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
River Birch Senior Living is a residential like community of 3 homes overlooking hole #6 of Panther Creek Golf Club in Springfield, IL. This location gives you the feeling of living in the country for peace and quiet yet still close to restaurants, shopping and major highways. Our caregiver to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
River Birch Senior Living is a residential like community of 3 homes overlooking hole #6 of Panther Creek Golf Club in Springfield, IL. This location gives you the feeling of living in the country for peace and quiet yet still close to restaurants, shopping and major highways. Our caregiver to...
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I am happy with my choice to move into the Homestead at Montvale. I like that it is independent living, I have my own apartment. I really like that it is secure, you need a code to get into the complex. They...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Homestead at Montvale is a senior housing found in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Springfield is an urban city and lies on a flat plain area with Lake Springfield and Sangamon River. It is an ideal destination for the family and friends of the senior residents in our community. The...
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What a great place for me to move to after losing my husband. I have been here just 10 months and been in the rehab facility here twice for three weeks each time. Having such caring and kind people to help...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Seasons offers one and two bedroom, ground-level, private, luxury apartments. All on one level, with no steps, no stairs and no waiting for elevators! Interconnecting corridors bring friends and neighbors together in the community area which includes a great room with fireplace, game room,...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
For all of you that have reached the age of retirement but don't want to reside at home due to various reasons, perhaps the thought of an independent living facility has crossed your mind. Independent living is designed for active adults who are looking to enjoy retirement with the most...
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I actually stayed at this facility for 4 nights visiting my mother. I was so impressed with the entire staff and medical care given to my mother. The cafeteria ladies were amazing, food was very tasty. ...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Park Towers is a senior housing community of independent living adults located in Springfield, Sangamon County , Illinois. Residents are usually in the 55+ age bracket. The residence contains 104 units, 94 one-bedroomed apartments and 10-two bedroomed apartments; all of which are Section 8...
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My brother is doing good in this community. He likes that cleanliness and is wanting a smaller room. The staff is helpful and we would recommend this community to others to enjoying living here.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Homestead Place is an independent senior housing residence located in Springfield, Sangamon County, IL. Surrounded by a modern town the community has a suburban feel and the residents can enjoy town life. Also located nearby are schools, medical facilities and shopping areas where residents can...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Washington PlazaWashington Plaza comprises of high-end 100 units only 2.6 miles from the Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Springfield lies on a flat plain and the surrounding is mostly a hilly terrain. Washington Plaza is near the breathtaking Sangamon and Lake Springfield, which are ideal...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Near North Village is located in downtown Springfield, Sangamon County, IL. Surrounded by the breath taking view of historic site such as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential library and the union square park, the community provides an incredible environment for living. From the residence one can...
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Works out for myself and my wife and the dog.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Capitol PlazaCapitol Plaza Apartments of Springfield, Sangamon County, IL is proud to provide the highest quality senior housing accommodations in Illinois. Located in beautiful Springfield, Capitol Hill is close to fine dining, downtown shopping and a bustling entertainment district. The Abraham...

Cost of independent living in Thayer, IL

The average cost of senior living in Thayer is $3,525 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springfield, IL with an average of $3,238 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Thayer, IL vs. nearby cities

Thayer, IL
$3,525/mo
$3,432/mo
$3,350/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Thayer, IL vs. the state and national average

Thayer, IL
$3,525/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Thayer vs. other types of senior living

$4,504/mo
Independent Living
$3,525/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Thayer, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$5,500/mo
Studio
$4,288/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,367/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,998/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,335/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Thayer over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Thayer

Recent reviews for independent living in Thayer

Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Springfield

4.9
The facility was extremely open and friendly to all family members. The facility worked with us to get my mom acclimated to the place and try different solutions.

Charter Senior Living of Godfrey

5.0
I'm very happy with the experience that I see mom having. I like the camaraderie among the staff. They seem very integrated. I like the attentiveness they extend to the residents. I like the activities that are provided. The facility is clean, and mom is always clean and dressed. I would ...
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Cedarhurst of Godfrey

5.0
I don't even know how to put it into the words the family feeling my father receives from The Fountains Family! My father is safe, happy and enjoys the employees and his friends at The Fountains. If you are considering The Fountains - it is a YES!

Thayer independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thayer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thayer, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thayer independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Thayer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Thayer independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Thayer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thayer independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Thayer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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Community service programs
Community service programs
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32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
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48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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There are 82 independent living facilities near Thayer, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Thayer, Illinois are Carriage Crossing Rochester, The Montvale Senior Living and Carriage Crossing Decatur. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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